macpyro2 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Any cr audi guys do timing belt on B5 I havent done it on mine and i know its a bitch... I usualy would take it John's auto he does a good job but at $750 for it i think i would do it myself. auto assets is another choice but i know there going to be more then john. Any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Back in October I did the timing belt in my wife's 2000 Passat GLX V6. TWO THINGS: 1) http://www.blauparts.com. Get the TB and water pump, but they give you all the special VAG tools you need to get the seals replaced and keep the engine timing. PLEASE INVEST IN and USE THE SPECIAL LOANER TOOLS. I'm amazed at the poor saps that have worked on their Passats WITHOUT locking in the cams/crankshaft...something slips, and now they're fucked. 2) REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER. Even if the car doesn't need it, NOW is the time to get that thing done. You can do this with jackstands in your garage. It's a looooooooooong job, and I'm assuming the A4 is like the Passat where you have to remove the front bumper and carrier assembly. Once that is done, everything is very accessible. After I buttoned up the car, it fired right up and I enjoyed a good 2-day "DIY high" knowing I saved myself a lot of jack. Now...I'm working on the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 did you have any problems with the loaner tools i just read some of it and is seems pretty strict on there tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 i have done several. i can get parts or you can supply your own. i'll check in a bit and get you a labor price once i get done plowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 i have done several. i can get parts or you can supply your own. i'll check in a bit and get you a labor price once i get done plowing either or on the parts whoever can get them cheeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 what ever you do, make sure you get the water pump with the metal impeller. f@#$ them plastic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 what ever you do, make sure you get the water pump with the metal impeller. f@#$ them plastic ones. +1. Blauparts has high-quality stuff. I didn't have any problems with the loaner tools. They are all in used but great condition. You won't bang them around too much. Just wipe them off and send them back when you're done. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 is it the 1.8t or the 2.8 v-6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 timing belts are easy, just make sure if its a 2.8 to get a cam lock bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 If you don't want the DIY route you can also try Acceleration on North High street, we are swamped and won't be able to get you in anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 If you don't want the DIY route you can also try Acceleration on North High street, we are swamped and won't be able to get you in anytime soon. +1 great guys there. I know they are slow right now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 its a 1.8t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbusBusa Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 +1 for Gearheadz, Rob did my timing belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 its a 1.8t sending pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm sure Rob can help out, but if you do it yourself you may want to PM "Kickass" to borrow the cam lock tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Being a B5 A4 owner as well, its a fairly involved service but not horrible. I guarantee we can get you the parts for the most competitive price, and the service from the shop isnt near 750 dollar like quoted . I PM'd you an offer, or if you decide to tackle it on your own, please don't hesitate to contact us. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 I would suggest doing it yourself because you will save a good chunk of money. I'm sure Gearhead will probably get you a pretty good deal though. But if you do decide on doing it yourself it really isnt all that bad, and the 1.8 can only be easier than the V6. I got my parts from ECS, they have a nice complete kit for a good price. They use OEM parts where OEM parts are best, and use quality German aftermarket parts where aftermarket parts would be better, like the waterpump which is metal and not plastic. There was mention on Audizine about another place that sold a similar kit for a better price but I cant remember the name of it. Nice thing about ECS is that they are located in Ohio so you will get it in 1 or 2 days, but the bad thing about that is that you will pay tax. Get a kit, some kits come with G12 which is nice, but you might be able to save some money if you get one without coolant and just pick up some dexcool, thats what I use. But you want to do all the belts, tensioner, rollers, gaskets, waterpump and thermostat. I'd let you use my Cam gear holder but its only for V6's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 the 1.8 calls for more time the the v-6 does...lol and the kit is the way to go on those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 the 1.8 calls for more time the the v-6 does...lol Hmmm...interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hmmm...interesting. it does, went i looked it up i was surprised to see (just base time for the belt) was 4.0 for the v-6 and 5 for the 1.8t then of course all the add ons and so forth add up too, but you get the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Get a kit, some kits come with G12 which is nice, but you might be able to save some money if you get one without coolant and just pick up some dexcool, thats what I use. But you want to do all the belts, tensioner, rollers, gaskets, waterpump and thermostat. I'd let you use my Cam gear holder but its only for V6's. Dexcool = fail I get free G12 at work! Also I may need to borrow that cam lock bar at some point but not anytime soon my belt is only 15k miles old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpyro2 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 yea still looking but both of your offers are better then i could find, i know i can do it myself but with school and work idk if ill have enough time i only have 5k more miles to go so ill let you guys know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 it does, went i looked it up i was surprised to see (just base time for the belt) was 4.0 for the v-6 and 5 for the 1.8t then of course all the add ons and so forth add up too, but you get the point hmmm interesting, didn't know that either. Never did a TB on a 1.8t though. 2.8s and 2.7s are cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahd-ler Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sell me your car and I'll get you a good deal on a hyundai... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 dexcol = garbage get the vw stuff, or go green and do it every 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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